Pan Seared Salmon with Teriyaki Ginger Sauce
Pan Seared Salmon with Teriyaki Ginger Sauce is topped with an easy-to-make teriyaki ginger sauce and served in 10 minutes; it helps put dinner on the table in a snap!ย All you need is your favorite steamed or fried rice as a side dish and dinner is complete.
Pan Seared Salmon…
Salmon is easily pan-seared on the stovetop for a few minutes, then it’s topped with an easy homemade teriyaki ginger sauce made with fresh ginger, garlic, olive oil, and soy sauce.
The teriyaki ginger sauce is what makes this salmon so flavorful andย mouthwatering. ย I think even the kids will eat it. For years I never ate salmon. ย I always thought the taste was too fishy for me.
But that has changed since I had salmon with this teriyaki ginger sauce at a friend’s BBQ years ago. And I think this salmon recipe will dissuade others too!
Tips about cooking salmon…
- Whether you grill or pan sear the salmon on stove top, ย salmon steaks are known to cook up quickly. ย
- So you’ll have to stay nearby and keep an eye on it.
- With that in mind, it’s a good idea to start cooking the rice as a side dish. So by the timeย the rice is ready to serve, your salmon with teriyaki ginger sauce will be ready by its side.
- Perfect for those busy weeknights.
*Follow along below with our Step-by-Step directions, or jump down to the bottom for the full recipe card.
Ingredients for Pan-Seared Salmon with Teriyaki Ginger Sauce:
- 4 fillets of raw Salmon (about 1.5 pounds)
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced vertically
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. finely grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove- minced
- 1/4 tsp. corn starch
- 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- cooking spray
- 1/2 tsp. toasted sesame seeds to garnish
- 4 cups of steamed rice, for serving
Directions to make it…
1. In a large frying pan over medium heat. Lightly spray the pan with cooking spray.
2.ย Add the 4 fillets of salmon, skin side up, and sear them for about 2 to 3 minutes, until they are golden brown and cooked halfway through.ย Since Teriyaki sauces can be a little on the salty side, there’s no need to season the salmon steaks for this recipe.
ย 3.ย In the meantime, slice the green onions.
4.ย Peel back the skin on the ginger root, and grate the ginger. Then mince the garlic clove.
5.ย Gently flip the Salmon fillets over and grill for another 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and set aside.
6.ย In the meantime, in a small sautรฉ pan, add soy sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic, cornstarch, olive oil, and half the green onions.ย ย Reserve some green onions to garnish.
7.ย Simmer the sauce on low heat for 2 minutes, until the sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens slightly.
8.ย If the salmon fillets are fully cooked (to your preference), then transfer the salmon to a serving platter.ย ย Pour the teriyaki sauce directly over the salmon.
9.ย Garnish with some sesame seeds and chopped green onions on top.ย Serve with a side of steamed rice on the side.
10.ย Serve immediately.ย Serves 4
Anyone who loves the flavors of fresh ginger and garlic will love them in this sauce. I even mixed some of the teriyaki ginger sauce into the rice, making the rice a little more flavorful. ย Dinner was easy and delicious!
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Pan Seared Salmon with Teriyaki Ginger Sauce
Pan-Seared Salmon with Teriyaki Ginger Sauce is topped with an easy-to-make teriyaki ginger sauce and served in 10 minutes; it helps puts dinner on the table in a snap!
Ingredients
- 4 fillets of raw Salmon ( 1.5 pounds)
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced vertically
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. finely grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove- minced
- 1/4 tsp. cornstarch
- 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- cooking spray
- 1/2 tsp. toasted sesame seeds to garnish
- 4 cups of steamed rice, for serving
Instructions
- In a large frying pan over medium heat. Lightly spray the pan with cooking spray.
- Add the 4 fillets of salmon, skin side up, and sear them for about 2 to 3 minutes, until they are cooked halfway through.
- In the meantime, slice the green onions. Peel back the skin on the ginger root, and grate the ginger. Then mince the garlic clove and set them aside.
- Gently flip Salmon fillets over and continue to grill for another 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and set aside.
- In the meantime, in a small sauté pan, add soy sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic, cornstarch, olive oil, and half the green onions. Reserve some green onions to garnish.
- Simmer the sauce on low heat for 2 minutes, until the sugar dissolves and sauce thickens slightly.
- When salmon fillets are fully cooked (to your preference), transfer cooked salmon to a serving platter. Pour the teriyaki sauce directly over the salmon.
- Garnish with some sesame seeds and green onions on top.
- Serve with a side of steamed rice. Serve immediately.
- Serves 4
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4 servingsServing Size:
1 serving ( about 4 ounces)Amount Per Serving: Calories: 289Total Fat: 19.5gSaturated Fat: 3.7gCarbohydrates: 2.8gFiber: 2.7gSugar: 2.5gProtein: 9.1g
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So delicious. I love flavouring food with ginger and I’m going to do this delicious dish this coming weekend! Thank you for another delicious idea!
Thank you Sandra!!
This looks so wonderful, I love salmon as well.
Amalia
xo
Thanks so much! ๐
This is a wonderfully healthy and simple meal.. bring it by to Foodie Friday, Thursday after 8:30pm EST or any time on Friday. I would love for you to be part of the party.
Thank you for the invite! We'd love to be part of the party! Thanks again!
I'm so enamored with how easy this is!!
Joanne, we are too! xxoo
This is a wonderful healthy weeknight meal. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Velva
Hi Velva! So nice to see you again! Thanks for the lovely comment!
xxoo Anna and Liz
I love salmon, it's so delicious, you salmon looks great! Your recipe looks delicious too. My wife and I have salmon at least 2-3 times a week. I grill it all the time but we change up the vegetable each time, from broccoli, asparagus, Brussel sprouts, sweet potato, etc.. I am going to try your recipe! ๐
We love adding in the vegetables, great idea!
What a great salmon dish I want to try. It looks delicious! This is my first time here and I really like your blog! Mom's Best Potato Pie sounds pretty great too! I'll enjoy following for more. Thanks for the recipes!
Hi Pam, welcome to our blog! Its so nice to meet you! We are honored that you are following us and thank you for stopping by. We look forward to seeing you again!
Warmly, Anna and Liz
You had me at "dinner on the table in ten minutes!" We love salmon, and are always looking for different ways to prepare it. This looks quick, easy and delicious. ๐
I am glad you liked our salmon. It is was perfect for a quick dinner one night. Thanks for stopping by!
Goodness these are some beautiful fillets! We love salmon with Teriyaki but I've never pan fried the fish before. We marinate then broil or grill – but I think I like this method too! The photos are outstanding.
Thanks Tricia! First time I made salmon teriyaki this way and I have to say, everyone love them so much, I I think I will continue to make this recipe often.